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  1. Dan Ciezniewzky

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    #1 Dan Ciezniewzky, Jul 9, 2005
    ok, this may seem dumb to almost all of you, but I was wondering what is the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer on a semi (in inches). And how much would this distance vary on different trucks and on the weight of the load they're carrying?
     
  2. XR4Tim

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    #2 XR4Tim, Jul 9, 2005
    Planning on going Fast & Furious under one? A Lotus Esprit should make it. ;)
     
  3. Dino Martini

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    #3 Dino Martini, Jul 9, 2005
    how much is a semi truck? Im thinking of getting one to transport around cars and stuff.
     
  4. Dan Ciezniewzky

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    #4 Dan Ciezniewzky, Jul 9, 2005
    lol, I actually thought of it on my own...is that worse? But, I do remember seeing comericals of them doing that. However, the semi's looked raised alittle and had nothing under them like spare tires or anything else. I'm just wondering if my NSX (46.1 inches) will make it :), maybe with the t-top off I can save a half inch or so. If not, I'll have to wait till I get a Diablo, with like 44 iches of height.
    I'm guess most people won't even read this, and those who do and reply will tell me how dumb I am......and I am :), but if I make it it'll deffently be a rush. I'll tape it too. I don't have any plans of trying anytime soon, but if you don't hear from me after a while you guys no how it turned out :(....I'm sure you'll read about it if I fail. Also, other than reckless or dangerous driving is that even illegal??
     
  5. EspritSE

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    #5 EspritSE, Jul 9, 2005
    lol...it's close, but not quite. I was next to one at a light today and was thinking the same thing.
     
  6. LetsJet

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    #6 LetsJet, Jul 9, 2005
    Dude don't even think about it. You could kill the driver of the truck even if no one else is on the road.

    Dumb isn't even close...... Think brain dead
     
  7. XR4Tim

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    #7 XR4Tim, Jul 9, 2005
    The trailers used in the movie were modified. An Esprit was 44" tall last I checked (around 1990 :D), and if that won't make it, I wouldn't try in your NSX. I honestly think my Fiat X1/9 would have been able to do it, but I never lined it up next to one to see.
     
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    #8 XR4Tim, Jul 10, 2005
  9. Alex_V

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    #9 Alex_V, Jul 10, 2005
    the first F&F shows how to do it...

    the second F&F shows the consequences of one thing goes just a little wrong.

    Please, I dont want to read an obituary about an Fchatter testing his luck. :)
     
  10. CMY

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    #10 CMY, Jul 10, 2005
    I can't believe I'm actually reading this thread.

    C.
     
  11. mpolans

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    #11 mpolans, Jul 10, 2005
    Quick! Someone call the Darwin Awards! Tell 'em there's gonna be video! :D

    You can probably do it, depending on the trailer. I'm sure there's a bunch of variables (make of trailer, loaded/unloaded, tire inflation, ride height of trailer, etc.)
    My stock ride height Miata was about half an inch too tall with the top down (the trailer was parked, I don't have a death wish) and it's supposed to be around 48 inches tall.

    However, I'm sure you've noticed, most trailers have spare tires, the flip down feet, and all sorts of assorted stuff underneath. IIRC, the FNF trailer had the bottom cleared out and was raised.
    Stock Civics are around 55 inches, so I'm sure they were lowered a good bit.
     
  12. Dan Ciezniewzky

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    #12 Dan Ciezniewzky, Jul 11, 2005
    So does anyone know the acutal height?? I think I'm gonna try and measure a few when I see them in parking lots, and also just drive under them parked to get a feel. And yes I know I'm a dumba$$, and I will make sure IF I do it nobody else is around. As stupid as it is, you all have to at least think it would be cool to do if it was intentually staged in a controlled enviroment with the truck driver fully aware of what's to happen......if I make it. Maybe I'll take the top off and smack the bottom of the trailer as I go under :-D
     
  13. axemansean

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    #13 axemansean, Jul 11, 2005
    You're an idiot plain and ****ing simple.
     
  14. Alex_V

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    #14 Alex_V, Jul 11, 2005
    it will be fun until the littlest, slightest thing doesnt go right and you end up smashed under 4 huge semi tires. Seriously this isnt to bright.......
     
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    #15 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jul 11, 2005
    I think there's a website with a guy that takes out his go-kart on public roads at night an takes it over 80mph. They showed him going under a semi truck iirc.
     
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    #16 tvrfreak, Jul 11, 2005
    Have crossed under a semi on a Kawasaki ZX-11 motorcycle...
    I rode alongside to check out how feasible it was, planned it for a long time, then paced it till we got to a curve and the truck was in the middle lane. Swung out, then sharp turn towards the trailer, right in the middle, heeled over far enough to make a sailboat jealous. Don't know why I did it. 1995 was funny like that.
     
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    #17 UroTrash, Jul 11, 2005

    THAT is a remarkable story.
     
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    #18 tvrfreak, Jul 11, 2005
    ZX-11s are remarkably stable and steerable at extreme lean angles. Plus, there is enough power to get you out of trouble...instantaneously in most circumstances, although your options are limited when burrowing under a semi. My biggest concern was leaning over so far that the exhaust pipe (stock) would start skating on the tarmac...every time I did that, it would throw off the most amazing shower of sparks, but it would alter my line. This operation called for a delicate touch. I am pleased to say it was completed successfully. :)

    Never again (most likely).
     

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